Chris Hendon and Robin Bumbaugh Give a Lesson on Grinding and Electrochemistry

We have a very fun, science focused episode this week for you all! We bring back Chris Hendon and welcome Robin Bumbaugh to discuss experiments they've done this past year with grind particles, electricity, and chemical reactions.

Dr. Christopher H. Hendon is a Professor of Computational Materials Chemistry at the Univeristy of Oregon. His interests are in energy materials and coffee science. Prof. Hendon’s interest in coffee began during his PhD, and since then has published several peer-reviewed articles and a book, Water For Coffee. He enjoys washed African coffees, dry Rieslings, and east coast oysters.

Robin Bumbaugh is a PhD Candidate at the University of Oregon and has been conducting research in the Hendon Coffee Lab since 2021. Originally from northern California, she obtained her B.S in Chemistry and Biochemistry from California State University, Chico in 2019. From there she spent a sunny summer working at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida before heading to UO where she earned her Master’s in Chemistry. Recently, her work at UO has earned her a Graduate Student Community Builder Award and an upcoming publication in Matter. Aside from coffee, Robin’s hobbies include spending time in the sun, cooking, and walking her dachshund.

The manuscript of the study, "Moisture Controlled Triboelectrification During Coffee Grinding," will be available to read in Matter in November and will link here when available. DM us if you would like a copy.

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